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Atriplex hortensis var. rubra (Red mountain spinach)
3 hours care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
Other names
Red mountain spinach, Red orach, Ornamental red spinach
Genus
Atriplex Atriplex
Species
A. hortensis var. rubra - A. hortensis var. rubra makes a tall spire of succulent, deep red-purple, triangular leaves, and tall dense racemes of tiny red-purple flowers, followed by papery seeds.
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
Flower
Dark-purple, Dark-red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-purple, Dark-red in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra (Red mountain spinach) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Add to salads
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Water in dry weather to inhibit bolting.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
The red of this plant makes a good backdrop for red and orange dahlias.
Botanical name
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra
Other names
Red mountain spinach, Red orach, Ornamental red spinach
Genus
Atriplex Atriplex
Species
A. hortensis var. rubra - A. hortensis var. rubra makes a tall spire of succulent, deep red-purple, triangular leaves, and tall dense racemes of tiny red-purple flowers, followed by papery seeds.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple, Dark-red in Summer
Foliage
Dark-purple, Dark-red in Summer
General care
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Atriplex hortensis var. rubra (Red mountain spinach) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Add to salads
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Water in dry weather to inhibit bolting.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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The red of this plant makes a good backdrop for red and orange dahlias.
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